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  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Microbial Fermentation

Background:

  • Solid-state fermentation (SSF) is a key method for producing enzymes like cellulase.
  • Optimizing SSF parameters, such as water content, is crucial for maximizing microbial growth and enzyme yield.
  • Trichoderma reesei and Sporotrichum cellulophilum are significant fungi for industrial cellulase production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of wheat bran water content on cellulase production by Trichoderma reesei and Sporotrichum cellulophilum in solid culture.
  • To establish a reliable method for estimating cell growth rate in solid culture systems.
  • To determine optimal moisture levels for fungal biomass and cellulase activity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized moisture-controlled solid culture equipment for precise water content regulation.
  • Estimated cellular biomass and growth rate using oxygen consumption rate and glucosamine content.
  • Employed multiple linear regression analysis to model enzyme production based on water content, cell mass, and oxygen consumption.

Main Results:

  • A strong linear correlation was found between oxygen consumption rate/glucosamine content and specific growth rate.
  • Optimal water content for mycelial growth was 57% for T. reesei and 70% for S. cellulophilum.
  • Maximum cellulase activity was achieved at a lower water content of 50% for both fungal species.
  • Cellulase production by T. reesei was dependent on culture conditions supporting optimal growth rate.

Conclusions:

  • Water content is a critical factor influencing both fungal growth and cellulase production in SSF.
  • Different water content levels are optimal for biomass production versus enzyme activity.
  • Accurate estimation of growth rate aids in simulating and optimizing enzyme production in solid culture systems.